Carpentry
46.0201 CARPENTRY/CARPENTER
(PDE APPROVED PROGRAM OF STUDY)
The Carpentry Program prepares students to apply technical knowledge and skills to lay out,
fabricate, erect, install and repair structures and fixtures using hand and power tools. This program
includes instruction in common systems of framing, construction materials, estimating, blueprint
reading and finish carpentry techniques. Students are taught with a combination of classroom
theory and hands-on building experience in residential, commercial, and industrial construction
trades.
CAREER PATHS
- Rough Carpenter
- Carpenter Helper
- Roofer
- Drywaller
Employment of carpenters is
projected to grow 8% over the
next five years, being one of the
fastest growing occupations.
Population growth may result in
more new-home construction—
one of the largest segment
employing carpenters—which will
require many new workers.
INDUSTRY CREDENTIALS
Students can earn the following industry- recognized credentials:
- OSHA Certification via CareerSafe
- Pennsylvania Builders Association Skills Certificate via Pennsylvania Builders Association
- Articulated Ladder via American Ladder Institute
- Mobile Ladder via American Ladder Institute
- Single and Extension Ladder via American Ladder Institute
- Step Ladder via American Ladder Institute
- SP/2 Construction via SP/2